Food product development

Sarah is passionate about making our food systems sustainable and fit for purpose by developing foods and ingredients which are healthy and have less impact on the planet. Sarah has extensive experience of taking ideas from concept to commercial reality in a number of different organisations including large multinational companies, academic groups and small start-up businesses. SPG Innovation is a UK‑based independent food science and innovation consultancy supporting brands, ingredient suppliers and SMEs. If you're developing a new food, drink or ingredient and need it to work — technically, nutritionally and commercially — we're the team that gets it there. SPG Innovation applies food science to support evidence‑led innovation in nutrition, ingredients and food products, with a strong focus on technical viability and sustainability. Our team works from our food-grade development facility in Nottingham, supporting brands, ingredient suppliers and SMEs from early-stage concept through to commercial, market-ready products. At SPG Innovation, we support clients through every stage, focusing effort where risk is highest and decisions matter most.